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ADHO15

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  1. It was Kit Fisto. His hologram was in the command center and the markings on the fighter match those on Fisto's Delta-7B. And speaking of ARCs, there was a new kind of clone pilot included to pilot the ARC-170s: (A variation of the one seen piloting the stealth ship in 'Cat and Mouse'.
  2. Republic Speeder Bike destroyed
  3. We're progressing nicely tonight!
  4. Missile Walker 3 destroyed
  5. I'm sure you'll get another chance in a day or two when you have a scene ready to post. You might as well go ahead then, sok.
  6. Seeing as Fives is a cadet in 'Clone Cadets' and an ARC trooper in 'Citadel Rescue', I'd say after. Before the group set out to rescue Even Piell (RIP ) they were studying old holomaps of the Citadel. It is likely that the cadet challenge was based on these, though probably not particularly accurately.
  7. The first post says that's fine, but as I said above, it'd help the thread move quicker if you had one ready before you guessed so that we don't have to wait two days for you to make something. Could you please work on your grammar too? Thanks. PS. Nice MOC, by the way, simonjedi!
  8. Well done! Your turn. ADHO15: 1 simonjedi: 1 sok117: 1
  9. Nope.
  10. So does he lose his point like above? Sorry, sok, I'm not trying to be mean! How about this one?
  11. I think they're actually the newer version of the trapdoor (92099).
  12. Perhaps you should put a three day limit on it, otherwise it'll never get moving. Maybe you should only answer is you have a MOC started/complete.
  13. Thank you very much for your comments everybody. I'm glad you liked it. Hopefully we'll get another in a few years with the release of ESB in 3D, if not before. Yes, I know that now, so I must have discovered that since I wrote the review. Thanks for pointing that out.
  14. Nice picture, Ampersand! I'm just testing out some effects and getting used to the new photoshop software I have: Mace Windu
  15. It is. The instructions were posted in the Star Wars 2011 topic and they look as official as those for The Burrow's alternate build.
  16. Hi. This was my second review for the Reviewer's Academy and it features: the 2872 Witch and Fireplace! Theme: Castle (Fright Knights) No of pieces: 15 (excluding fig) Release Date: 1997 Minifigs: 1 RRP when released: Not listed - I got mine free Bricklink Peeron Brickset Instructions This is the first side of the instructions. Though I don't have the box, I imagine that the picture on the front was the same as the one on the instructions cover. This page shows how to build the witch. The second page shows the construction of the scenery and the overall set. As you can see, there are only 5 parts to the build. Build These are the 15 pieces included in the set. There aren't really any rare pieces included, but the cat and the wand are nice parts I didn't have before. By the second stage of the build, the model will look like this. The back of the fireplace has been attached the base, along with two 'hot coals'. A couple of stages later and the fireplace should be complete. The sloped pieces and mantlepiece give it a nice look. The colours fit perfectly with the rest of the Fright Knights line. Near the end of the build, after the 'potion' and animals have been attached, and the crystal ball has been made, the scenery will look like this. The crystal ball has a basic design but it stands at the right height to the witch and fits in with the overall look. Scenery Here are a few different angles of the fireplace. Being in a tiny, cheap set, the design doesn't have to be spectacular, but at least isn't too awful. As you can see in the pictures, a trans-green cylinder has been included as well, presumably as a bottle of potion or something. There are two animals included in the set: a black bat and a black cat. Every good witch should have a black cat so the set wouldn't be complete without one. The bat compliments the spooky feel of the Fright Knights sets. Minifigure The witch, in my opinion, is a very well-designed fig. She has a horrifically ugly face, a pointy black hat, and a black dress complete with spooky decoration. The witch has a magical trans-red wand to use. It's nice that it's star-shaped, and not just a plain stick like the HP wands. Ratings and thoughts Build: 3/10 - Very short and very simple. Then again, you don't buy a set this small for the building experience, do you? Minifigures: 6/10 - A 'nice'-looking fig. She fits the theme well, but is not an uncommon sight (unfortunately). Playability: 3/10 - There isn't much to do. If you bought other sets, you could make the witch cast spells on other figs, but all she can do here is look into her crystal ball and talk to her cat. Design: 5/10 - The design is basic, but fits the theme well. It's eery design and colours make up for it's simplicity. Price: 10/10 - Although, I don't know what the price was originally, I remember getting mine as promotionals in Little Chef. You were supposed to take one for free, I think, but being a little boy, I took a second without anyone noticing. Overall: 27/50 - Not a bad little set. Easy and cheap to get hold. The best thing to get if you want a few witches or fireplaces.
  17. Hi. This was my third review for the Reviwer's Academy and it features: the 7119 Twin-Pod Cloud Car! Theme: Star Wars (ESB/ROTJ) No of pieces: 117 (excluding fig) Release Date: 2002 Minifigs: 1 RRP when released: $10.00 Bricklink Peeron Brickset This set is based on the Storm IV Twin-Pod Cloud Car, an atmospheric vehicle manufactured by Bespin Motors for use on Cloud City. It can be seen in The Empire Strikes Back and Return Of The Jedi. It was based on the real-world twin fuselage design of aircraft such as the American F-82 Twin Mustang. Lobot is the minifigure included. He was Lando Calrissian's chief administrative aide in the Empire Strikes Back. He wore a with a Biotech Aj^6 cyborg headband as part of his community service for stealing. He voluntarily chose to continue his service after his sentence had expired. Instructions This is the front cover of the 19 page instruction booklet. It shows the product 'flying' against a Cloud City backdrop. The back cover shows the Final Duel and Jedi Defense sets that were also available at the time, as well as lego.com and starwars.com adverts. The back two pages also have pictures of available sets and some figs inlcuded in them. This is just a random page from the booklet showing the construction of the model. As you may be able to tell, there is a Cloud City washout used for the background. A nice touch. Build These are the 117 pieces included in the set. There are some nice, rare pieces included, such as the cockpit windows and the brown hinges. The majority of the pieces are red, but there are several dark and light grey, black and brown pieces too. At stage four in the build, the model will look like this. The two pods are built simultaneously. This is good because it's not as repetitive as building one and then the other. Also, it has to be done like this because they are joined together near the beginning, as shown. By stage ten, the cloud car's starting to take shape. You can see the pilots' seats in each pod, and the engine linking the two. The light grey bricks have been used as seats. This is a good use as they look more 'comfy' than normal 2x1 bricks. Nearing the end, you can see the cockpits are almost enclosed, the engine is covered and the pods are becoming the right shape. The finished product looks like this. The cockpits has a front window and two 'side windows'. They aren't completely airtight, as there are little gaps at the back and sides. Vehicle From the front, you can see that the pilot has a clear view ahead. Both pods are symmetrical from the middle. Looking at the back, we can see TLG has added some curved bricks to make the shape sleeker and more model-accurate. The hinges beneath the cockpit windows can be seen well here, as can the two trans-blue studs in the engine. The side view shows off the vehicles perfect shape. TLG has really got the design right on this model. The colour, however is a bit off. You can see the hinges that open the side doors that allow access to the cockpit as well. Opening the door reveals a small, cramped cockpit. The walls are indented to leave room for the pilot's arms, and he also has a small control panel to use. The control panel isn't uncommon in the Star Wars theme. It's a nice, detailed, printed piece covered in buttons and a small display. Both cockpits have one of these. And Lobot sits in like so. He doesn't look happy with the amount of room he's got. The set only contains one fig, so space for a second pilot is not necessary. That's a good job, because this other cockpit is the only space in which he can store his walkie-talkie. You can see the controls and backrest in this cockpit too. For some reason, the engine between the pods can be opened. At first, I thought you could store the walkie in here, but it doesn't fit. When placed on top of the beam, the lid won't close. I assume, therefore, all you can do is get the pilot to 'service' it. Minifigures Lobot is the only minifigure included in the set. In my opinion, he's a very well-designed fig. His jacket is unique, as is his head. Lobot is Lando Calrissian's chief administrative aide on Cloud City, for anyone who didn't know. If I turn him round, you can see that his Borg Construct Aj^6 is printed onto the back of his head. Although it doesn't reach as far round his head as it should, it's a great detail to have. Zooming in, we can see that it's nicely-decorated with buttons and lights. Lobot is remembered by SW fans across the globe for his cyborg constuct, so it would have been bad for TLG if they didn't print it on. Lobot has a walkie talkie to use to contact the Bespin Wing Guard when out of his cloud car. It fits nicely in his hand so he can talk and listen well. You may wonder why a second minifigure wasn't included in the set, given that there is a second cockpit. Of course, I don't have the answer, but I can guess that TLG would have sold this set just as well with a second minifigure, and so they didn't need to go to the trouble of designing a completely new minifigure to include. Obviously, Lobot cannot serve as a generic pilot, so TLG figured that he would suffice on his own. Ratings and thoughts Build: 7/10 - Simple and quick, as you'd expect from a small set like this. It wasn't boring or repetitive so it gets a good score. Minifigures: 7/10 - As nice as Lobot is, a cloud car pilot would have been the icing on the cake if he was included too. Playability: 8/10 - Lobot can fix his engine and talk on his walkie, but the strength and size of the vehicle makes it perfect for swooshing! Design: 8/10 - Though TLG has got the shape right, the colours are all wrong. Rather than red, brown and grey, all orange would have been much more accurate. If they remade it, I'm sure it would be much sleeker and less bumpy as well. Price: 9/10 - $10 for 117 bricks is a good $0.10 per brick average. However, I bought mine in InStore along with 7200 for £2 each! Overall: 39/50 - A great little set for its time and one of my favourite ESB-themed vehicles.
  18. 7931 T-6 Jedi Shuttle Alternate Build - T11 Jedi Striker (LDD 4.3.5 - Star Wars: The Clone Wars) LXF File ERRORS: Missing print and sticker Part 2723 cannot connect to other parts (p11)
  19. More great shots, you two! I really love your scenery, Wayno! Here are a couple more from me: Clone Scout Trooper Kit Fisto
  20. Your host feels he should be more involved and so I'm up for playing or adjudicating if anyone needs me.
  21. 30054 MINI AT-ST (LDD 4.3.5 - Star Wars: Mini) LXF File ERRORS: Missing print 30055 MINI Droid Fighter (LDD 4.3.5 - Star Wars: Mini - Duplicate) LXF File NO ERRORS
  22. They're called LXF files, not LFX files. You should also report the above set as a duplicate build.
  23. Of course. I'm sure they'll help! I might find that trying to build a good enough version of some scenes challenging on such a small plate, so I chose a standard 16x16 limit for myself. Those train tracks were 1x16, so I built around them. Limiting people who want to go bigger isn't fair, so keeping it open lets anyone choose a size they can manage. Thank you very much. I have some more lined up in case I get another turn.
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